Primary Care Provider Initiatives

Provider Loan Repayment Programs

There is an array of other state and federal programs - as well as a new public-private initiative - which offer loan repayment for medical, nursing and dental
students / providers who make commitments to practice in medically underserved areas. See below for a comprehensive list of programs:

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is providing a loan repayment program (MLRP-2018) managed by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc. for
health care professionals who commit to working full time or part time for two years in a community health center (up to $25,000 per year for two years). This program is
funded through a combination of state and federal funds. Please be advised that the MLRP guide has been amended with some key changes for 2018. These changes include a
NEW application deadline of August 13, 2018 by 4:00 PM for all application materials to be received by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.
2018 MLRP, 40 Court Street, 10th floor, Boston, MA 02108:

New application deadline of August 13, 2018 by 4:00 PM for this calendar year

The guide has been revised and shortened

Clarifying language for solo and group practices

Clarifying the number of applications that sites are allowed to submit per application cycle year at 3; the application cycle is open through August 13. Contracts must be signed by awardees by August 28, 2018.

The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment funding to primary care medical, dental and mental and
behavioral health clinicians choosing to work in a NHSC-approved site located in a federally-designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).
Award amounts are based on the HPSA score of the NHSC-approved site: up to $50,000 for a score of 14 and above, and up to $30,000 for a score of
13 or below for a two-year commitment. To qualify, a provider must be a U.S. citizen with a valid unrestricted license or certificate to practice,
and must work full-time.

The attached flyers highlight key information about the program. Please visit the NHSC website for more information and to apply.

The National Health Service Corps NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment funding to registered nurses and advanced practice
nurses choosing to work in a NHSC-approved site located in a federally-designated Health Professional Shortage Area. The program also provides
loan repayment funding to nursing faculty. Service periods last 2 years with an optional third year, and applicants must be employed full-time
at an eligible facility. To qualify, a provider must be a U.S. citizen with a valid unrestricted license or certificate in Massachusetts.